Injury: Life changing injuriesFine: £200,000Entity: Network RailLegislation: Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and section 33 (1)(c) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. The jury failed to reach a verdict on a second count under the Health and Safety at work etc. Act 1974 section 2(1)(a) and 33(1)(a).Costs: £86,000Source: ORR, 13 December 2018

Injury: One worker suffered a broken back and the other sustained a fractured skull.Fine: £134,000Entity: Cheshire Demolition and Excavation Contractors LimitedLegislation: Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974Costs: £6,303.04Source: HSE, 20 December 2018

Injury: None; fine for not carrying out correct control measures and safe working practicesFine: £4,000Entity: City Building (Glasgow) LLPLegislation: Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974Costs: None notedSource: HSE, 21 December 2018

A round-up of recent fines and costs resulting from health and safety related incidents. For further information on any of these matters please contact Andrew Sanderson or Elliott Kenton of our Health and Safety Group.